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I can hardly believe the big day is almost here! In today’s project I created faux ribbon on a masculine birthday card. I masked (yes, I know I use this technique way too often, but it is so versatile!)off a stripe on the cover of a kraft card with typing paper. I sponged in between the masks with white craft ink. I removed the masks and that left me with my "naked ribbon". I added stripes using not quite navy dye ink and the "stem" stamp from the set. (A little hint when creating these stripes. The stamp is not long enough to stretch across the entire width of the card, so I stamp once from each side, allowing the center to overlap. Then when I add my sentiment accent, it covers the "overlap".) I than added a few additional stripes with a white gel pen. You could use the same technique with a variety of colors and patterns. It is a great "bare bones" project that would be a perfect fit with just about any sentiment.

Simple card with simple lines. I love it. I think we tend to try and do complicated techniques when many times a card that is designed well with the right colors and elements is all that is needed. You are such a talented artist, please continue to share your amazing talents with us.

I just love this card! I always have such a hard time making masculine cards and when I add ribbon it usually ends up looking feminine not matter how hard I try. But this totally works! I’m going to try this myself! Can’t wait to see the other sets this week! Good luck!

The phrase “less is more” comes to mind. I love this card. I really wish I had your ability to make such beautiful and complete cards, they never look as though they need anything else!!!! It’s AMAZING.

What a cool idea. When I first looked at this card I thought it was ribbon! I really like the color combo and the simplicity of the design. Can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks for sharing another great card.

I love this card! This is such a nice layout and I am seeing a trend toward making appealing cards by simplifying. Sometimes I complicate things by adding too much and this is reminds me to keep things clean and not too busy.
Thanks!
Jennie

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